The term 'crashing out' has gained recognition as it was recently a runner-up for the word of the year by American Speech. It is popularly associated with the TikTok generation, denoting a sudden, uncontrollable emotional outburst. Derived from African American Vernacular English, the term has been embraced by young people as they navigate stress and the pressures of social media. Unlike older terms like 'meltdown,' 'crashing out' offers a more nuanced perspective on emotional responses, including everything from minor loss of composure to severe breakdowns.
The widespread nature of this phenomenon among gen Z has in turn popularised the expression. A social media user stated, 'I like that there's a term for it now.'
The sense of crashing out originated as a slang term in African American Vernacular English and has gained traction among the psychologically stressed TikTok generation.
Crashing out encompasses everything from a momentary loss of composure to a complete mental breakdown; it's a more nuanced term compared to earlier phrases like meltdown.
Social media has led to an overwhelming experience for Gen Z, often resulting in visceral outbursts they now label as crashing out.
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